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T912 VAV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,051 mi
Last recorded143,051 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT912 VAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 143,051 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 141,528 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 23 May 2008 138,961 miles

slight play in both front bottom joints up and down movement

Pass 23 May 2007 133,902 miles

both registration plates slightly insecure

Fail 22 May 2007 133,891 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2006 100,310 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 100,310 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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T912 VAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T912 VAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of T912 VAV?

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What year was T912 VAV registered?

T912 VAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T912 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T912 VAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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